Deep dives into individual perimenopause symptoms — what causes them and what to do.
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Dropping things, misjudging distances, bumping into door frames — a phase of new clumsiness in midlife is real and often linked to hormonal changes. Here is what may be behind it and when to get it checked.
Perimenopause is famous for overheating — but sudden chills, shivering, and icy waves are just as real and rarely discussed. Here is why cold flashes happen and what helps.
A brief, startling 'zap' in your head or limbs, often just before a hot flash, is a recognised perimenopause sensation. Here is what causes these electric shock feelings, and when a zap is worth checking with a doctor.
The unsettling sensation of insects crawling on or under your skin — with nothing there — has a name: formication. It is a real, hormone-linked symptom of perimenopause, and understanding it takes away much of the fear.
A metallic taste, a burning tongue, dry mouth, or gums that suddenly bleed are not always about oral hygiene. Oestrogen affects your mouth too — here is the hormonal link and what helps.
Persistent itching, soreness, or irritation of the vulva is a common but rarely discussed symptom of falling oestrogen. Here is why it happens, how to tell it apart from an infection, and what actually soothes it.
There is no single age when natural lubrication stops — it is a gradual change driven by oestrogen, not a switch that flips. Here is what actually happens, when it tends to begin, and why age is only part of the story.
Vaginal dryness is more than a lack of moisture during sex — it is a daily set of sensations many women do not realise are connected. Here is exactly what feminine dryness feels like, and how to recognise it.
Small period clots are usually normal. Large ones, especially in perimenopause, can be a sign of something worth checking. Here is how to tell the difference — and when blood clots mean you should see a doctor.
Vaginal dryness is one of the most treatable symptoms of perimenopause and menopause — yet most women endure it in silence. Here is a clear, honest guide to what actually works, from moisturisers to local oestrogen.